Summary
The leader has a chest infection, but doctors say he is stable.
He is staying in a special part of the hospital where they watch his breathing.
He has helped the country a lot and has won big awards.
Key Points
4 points1
Health minister visited the elderly leader in the hospital.
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The leader is 98 years old and has a chest infection.
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Doctors say his condition is stable.
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He has been an important leader and received the Bharat Ratna award.
New Words to Learn
7 wordspulmonary department
the part of the hospital that looks after breathing problems
intensive care unit
a special hospital area where very sick people are watched closely
Bharatiya Janata Party
a major political group in India
Deputy Prime Minister
the second most important leader in the government
civilian honour
a big award given to people for good work
Bharat Ratna
India's highest award for a person
Padma Vibhushan
another important Indian award
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